議会

The House justice committee ruled on Monday that two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were sufficient in form. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the panel will assess if they hold sufficient substance. If approved, the process will advance to notify Marcos.

2026年02月02日(月) AIによるレポート

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos filed House Bill 7432 on January 27 to institutionalize a 'no work, no pay' policy for Congress members, ensuring salaries are paid only to those fulfilling their duties. The measure addresses concerns over prolonged absences by some lawmakers, including Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa.

President Gustavo Petro defended the government's decree eliminating the special services prime for congressmen, worth $16,914,540 monthly. The non-retroactive measure will take effect for new legislators from July 20, 2026. Petro argued it is fair given Congress's rejection of tax reforms targeting the wealthy.

2026年01月18日(日) AIによるレポート

Congressman Jernie Jett Nisay, who endorsed the first impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is a public works contractor whose company secured projects worth P73 million.

最近のSlateポッドキャストエピソードで、下院軍事委員会の筆頭メンバーであるRep. Adam Smith氏が、現在の政治状況下での議会監視の困難さを語った。彼はベネズエラへの攻撃やミネアポリスでのICE作戦などの例を挙げ、監視機能が低下していることを説明した。ワシントン第9選挙区を代表するSmith氏は、議会と民主党が次に何をすべきかについて見解を述べた。

2026年01月14日(水) AIによるレポート

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Tuesday (13) the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security, replacing Ricardo Lewandowski. The appointee, former Attorney General of Bahia with a brief stint in the role in 2016, has support from Bahia's PT allies but is little known to congressmen outside the state. Politicians express mixed views on his security public experience.